Neighbours Anniversary

[sootycat]

From DS



Channel 5 has revealed plans to celebrate Neighbours' 30th anniversary with a special companion show and repeats of two classic episodes.

Neighbours reaches its milestone on March 18 with a number of big storylines planned to mark the occasion, including the returns of 12 past characters.


As well as the celebrations in the main show, Channel 5 will be airing a one-off special titled Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which will celebrate the soap's ongoing success and take a look back at some of the most colourful cast members.

Hosted by current Ramsay Street regulars Stefan Dennis and Tim Phillipps (Paul and Daniel Robinson), the programme will bring together a number of the most popular faces past and present - including Ian Smith (Harold Bishop), Anne Charleston (Madge Bishop), Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi), Mark Little (Joe Mangel), Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Izzy Hoyland) and Craig McLachlan (Henry Ramsay).



Channel 5 will also be airing the first ever Neighbours episode from 1985, allowing fans to take a look back at a young Paul Robinson. Episode one also introduces Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy), who became one of the show's most-loved characters.

The iconic 1987 episode which saw Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell (Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue) tie the knot will also be repeated

I think these episodes will be a must watch for Neighbours fans.

[Nick]

I haven't seen Neighbours for years..but I will be watching

[CG Wendy]

I`m really looking forward to the 20 year documentary and shows.
Hopefully the other soaps will pay tribute to Neighbours. Loved the tribute that Neighbours did last month for EastEnders!

[sootycat]

I saw a picture of Stefan Dennis with no hair...he had it shaved off for charity.

[RitaLittlewood]

Neighbours did it for EE,now it's the other way round but I think the Neighbours one is better. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02m5qt1

[CG Wendy]

LOL I liked it. Thanks Pats
I especially liked when I think it was Pam that said I made it 'Especially For You'.
On a side note...that was the song me and hubby danced to on our wedding day over 25 years ago.

[RitaLittlewood]

I'd forgotten how many ad breaks Aussie telly has but it was good seeing those old faces in the 30th anniversary prog. I'd forgotten all about the ep with Bouncer's dream. Oh dear. LOL!

[CG Wendy]

Mar 2, 2015 11:51:30 GMT sootycat said:

I saw a picture of Stefan Dennis with no hair...he had it shaved off for charity.

I thought it was coz of un upcoming storyline where....

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Teresas` brother Nick gets his own back on Paul and pretends to Paul he has leukemia.
What a sleazebag

[sootycat]

I think it was a double 'headshave' Wendy. Part of the storyline with the added benefit of raising money for a good cause. (The Australian Childhood Foundation.)

Absolutely loved the 30th Anniversary episode, it brought back a lot of memories.

[CG Wendy]

Thanks sooty. I love Stefan Dennis and Paul Robinson. He`s a brilliant actor. And he`s an amazing man for doing that for charity.
I haven`t seen the 30th anniversary special yet. I save up all the episodes til Saturday and watch them all while having a knitting marathon. H&A first, then Neighbours. It used to be the other way around, but now I save the best til last. It makes them all the more enjoyable.